Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica guided Tour

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Visit one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world and the imposing Doge’s Palace, both located in the heart of the city of Venice: St. Mark’s Square .Our professional guides will introduce you to Basilica’s unique Byzantine art and the history hiding behind the walls of the Doge’s Palace. You will have the pleasure of savouring the splendid golden mosaics and marble inlays on the floors of the Basilica, while our guide will explain the biblical scenes depicted, the history and the special features of this ancient church. Then, enjoy a guided tour of the Doge's Palace, which was the seat of Venetian political power for centuries. In its splendid rooms, plastered with hundreds of pictorial masterpieces, the Doge and his Council controlled the fate of the Venetian Republic with a history stretching back thousands of years. Be surprised by the richness of detail of the golden staircase and the realism of the scenes depicted by the many artists who decorated this building. Your guide will take you to the Bridge of Sighs, a passageway that leads you directly to the dank and dark prison cells of the Doge's Palace. The bridge is famous because prisoners would sigh as they crossed it, admiring sadly a free world for the last time. Lastly, visit on your own the Royal Palace in St. Mark's Square. Here you will discover the Venice lifestyle in the past while entering spaces such as the Empress Sissi Rooms and the Napoleon Dance Hall. Continue your journey with an exciting virtual reality experience at the San Marco History Gallery. With the VR headset on, time peels away, revealing Piazza San Marco and its iconic monuments as they once were. Picture the Basilica transformed into the Doge's private chapel and the Doge's Palace into a medieval fortress!